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The Permissibility of Proclaiming

Ya Rasool ALLAH

(Anwaarul Intibah Fi Hallil

Nidaa Ya Rasoolallah)

Written By:Alahazrat MujaddidImam Ahmad Raza (Alaihi Rahmah)

Translated By:

Abdul Hadi Al Qadri

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AN ISLAMIC JUDICIAL QUERY

QUESTION:What is the ruling of the Ulema of Islam on the following

matter:

Zaid, who is a Muslim and believes in Almighty Allah and

the Prophethood of his beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihiwasallam), recites after every Salaah and at other times, the

following verses: As Salaatu Was Salaamu Alaika Ya

Rasoolullah - "Peace and Blessings upon you, O Messengerof Allah." Or As Alukash Shafaa'atu Ya Rasoolullah - "I

seek from you Shafaa'at (Intercession), O Messenger of

Allah."

I ask the learned Scholars of Islam:(1) Are such calls to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi

wasallam) permitted in Islam?(2) What is the ruling of the Learned Scholars concerning

individuals who refer to those who call to the Prophets and

Saints as Kaafirs and Mushriks?

Please enlighten us on this. We pray that you enjoy

the mercy of Allah on the Day of Judgement. Aameen.

ANSWER:

Alhamudullilahi wa Kafaa Was Salaatu Was

Salaamu alaa Habeebihil Mustafa wa Aalihi Wa Ashaabihi

Oolis Sidqi Was Safaa. The utterance of the above wordsare indeed permitted and no person other than those who

are misled would argue with it. For reference on this

matter, we shall consult the following great Jurists of Islamand their books:-


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A. "Shifa-us-Siqaam", by Imam Taqi'udeen Abul Hasan

Subki (alaihir rahmah),B. "Mawaahibbe Ladunnia", by Imam Ahmed Qastalaani

(alaihir rahmah), being the Sharah (Commentary) of Sahih-

ul-Bukhari,

C. "Sharah of the Muwaahibbe Laddunnia", by AllamaZarqaani (alaihir rahmah),

D. "Mutaali-ul-Mussarraat" by Imam Allama Faasi (alaihir

rahmah),E. "Sharah of Mishkaat", by Allama Mulla Ali Qaari

(alaihir rahmah),

F . "Ashatul Lamaat", including the books, "Jazbul Quloob"and "Madaarijun Nubuwat", by Shaikh Muhaqqiq Allama

Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah),

G. "Afdalul Qur'a", which is the "Sharah of Ummul Qur'a"by Imam ibn Hajar Makki (alaihir rahmah).

I will now quote a Hadith, proving that it is permissible to utter the above mentioned words. This

Hadith has been certified authentic by the following greatScholars of Islam:-

A. Imam Nisaai (alaihir rahmah),B. Imam Tirmidhi (alaihir rahmah),

C. Imam ibn Maaja (alaihir rahmah),

D. Imam Haakim (alaihir rahmah),E. Imam Baihaqi (alaihir rahmah),

F. Imam ibn Hazeema (alaihir rahmah),G. Imam Abul Qasim Tabraani (alaihir rahmah),

H. Imam Manzari (alaihir rahmah),

I. Imam Muslim (alaihir rahmah),J. Imam Bukhari (alaihir rahmah).

(1) All the above mentioned Scholars of Ahadith, narrateon the authority of Sayyiduna Uthman bin Haneef (radi

Allahu anhu), that a Sahabi who was blind by birth was


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taught a special Du'a by the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu

alaihi wasallam), which he was to recite after every Salaah.

The Du'a is as follows: Allahumma Inni As Aluka

Wa Ata Wajjahu Ilaika Binabiyika Muhammadin Nabiyyir

rahmati Ya Muhammadu Inni Ata Wajjahu Bika ila RabbiFi Haajati haazihi lituqda li. Allahumma Fashaf'fi'u Fiya.

"O Allah, I ask from you, and turn towards you through theWasila (Medium) of Your Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu

alaihi wasallam), who is indeed a Prophet of Mercy. O

Muhammad, with your Wasila (Medium) I turn towardsAllah for my need so that it may be bestowed. O Allah,

accept the Prophet's intercession for me."

(2) Imam Tabraani (alaihir rahmah), in his "Muhjam"

records the following incident:A person in dire need visited Ameerul Mu'mineen

Sayyiduna Uthman Ghani (radi Allah anhu). The Caliphwas busy with some other work and he did not attend to his

need. Thereafter, the person went to Sayyiduna Uthman bin

Haneef (radi Allahu anhu) and complained about thematter. Sayyiduna Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu)

ordered the man to perform the Wudhu (ablution), enter the

musjid and to offer two Rakaats of Nafil Salaah. He wasthen to recite the following Du'a:Allahumma Inni As Aluka

Wa Ata Wajjahu Ilaika Binabiyina Nabiyyir rahmati YaMuhammadu Inni Ata Wajjahu Bika ila Rabbi Fayadiha

Haajati wa tazkuru haajataka wa ruh illaya hatta arooha

ma'aka. "O Allah, I beg of you and I seek your assistance,with the Wasila (Medium) of your beloved Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the Prophet of Mercy. O

Muhammad! I turn to Allah with your Wasila so that my

needs be fulfilled."Thereafter, he was told to mention his need. On

completion, he was told to visit Sayyiduna Uthman bin


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Haneef (radi Allahu anhu), so that both could visit the

august court of Sayyiduna Uthman Ghani (radi Allahuanhu). When he presented himself in front of the great

Caliph, he was not only shown great respect, but his need

and wish were also immediately granted. The Caliph, then

addressing the man stated: "In future if you require anyfavour, come immediately to me."

After they had left the court of the great Caliph, theman thanked Sayyiduna Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu

anhu) for mentioning him to the Caliph, the latter clearly

stated that he had not even approached the Caliph. He thenstated: "By Allah, I saw the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu

alaihi wasallam) teaching the very same Du'a to a blind

man. Miraculously, the blind man then approached us before we could even complete our conversation, and it

appeared as if he had never been blind."

Imam Tabraani and Imam Munzari (radi Allahuanhuma) have both stated that this Hadith is authentic.

(3) Imam Bukhari (alaihir rahmah) in his "KitaabulAdaabul Mufrad", Imam Ibnus Sinni and Imam ibn

Bashkool (radi Allahu anhuma) have recorded that,

Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Omar (radi Allahu anhu) oncesuffered from a cramp. Someone advised him to remember

the person whom he loved the most. The great companionthen proclaimed loudly, "Ya Muhammadah." It is recorded

that he was immediately relieved.

(4) Imam Nawawi (alaihir rahmah) in his commentary of

the Sahih Muslim, including in his book, "Kitaabul

Azkaar", records that some individuals were sitting in the

company of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas (radi Allahuanhu), when suddenly one of them suffered from cramps.

The great companion advised the man to remember the


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person whom he loved the most. The man proclaimed, "Ya

Muhammadah." He was immediately cured. There are infact many Ashbaab who narrate incidents of similar

incident.

(5) Substantiating this, Allama Shahaab Khafaaji Misri(alaihir rahmah) states in his "Naseem-ur Riyaaz" a

commentary of the "Shifa" by Imam Qaadi Ayaaz (alaihir

rahmah), that it is an established practice of the people ofMedina Shareef to proclaim "Ya Muhammadah" in times of

difficulty and anxiety.

(6) Sayyiduna Bilal bin Al Haarith Muzani (alaihir rahmah)

states: A drought which was known as "Aamur Ramadah"

once occurred during the Caliphate of Sayyiduna Umar AlFarouk (radi Allahu anhu). His tribe the Bani Muzaina

approached him and complained that they were dying ofhunger, and thus requested the Caliph to sacrifice a few

sheep. When he told them that there was nothing left of thesheep, they still insisted. After the sheep were cut and

cleaned they noticed that only red bones were to be seen.

Sayyiduna Bilal (radi Allahu anhu), seeing this state ofaffairs, proclaimed loudly, "Ya Muhammadah", in grief and

concern.

He was then blessed with seeing the Holy Prophet

(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in his dream, who informedhim of future glad tidings which did occur later on.

(7) Imam-e-Mujtahid Sayyidi Abdur Rahman Huzaili KufiMasoodi (alaihir rahmah), was the grandson of Sayyiduna

Abdullah ibn Masood (radi Allahu anhu). He was also a

very great Jurist and a Taabi'in of high rank. It is stated that

he used to wear a long hat with the inscribed words,"Muhammad, Ya Mansoor."


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(8) This was also confirmed by Imam Hasheem bin JameelAz Zaaki (alaihir rahmah) who was among the great Ulema

and Muhadditheen of the time states: "I saw him (ie,

Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman Masoodi) place a long hat on his

head, with the words inscribed, 'Muhammad, YaMansoor'."

(9) It is recorded in the Fatawa of Sayyiduna Imam,Shaikul Islam, Shahaab Ramli Ansaari whether it was

permissible for the people to invoke the names of Prophets,

Saints and Ulema in times of difficulty as they normallydid. The great scholar replied: "Undoubtedly it is

permissible to seek the assistance of great Prophets, Saints

and Ulema. They do in fact assist, even after they havedeparted from this world."

(10) Imam Allama Khairudeen Ramli (alaihir rahmah), the

illustrious teacher of the scholar who has written theauthentic book on Islamic Jurisprudence, "Durre

Mukhtaar", states in his "Fatawa Khayria": "People who

proclaim, Ya Sheikh Abdul Qaadir (are merely emulating)a call, what, therefore, is the reason for it, not to be

permissible?"

(11) Sayyidi Jamal bin Abdullah bin Omar Makki (alaihir

rahmah), in his Fatawa states that he was questioned aboutthose people who proclaim in times of difficulty, "Ya

Rasoolullah, Ya Ali, Ya Sheikh Abdul Qaadir" as to these

proclamations being permissible in Islam. The great scholarreplied: "Yes, these proclamations are permissible, to call

to them is permissible including using their names as

Wasilas. This is permissible in the light of the Shari'ah.

Such an act is desirable and approved. Only thoseindividuals who are stubborn and arrogant would oppose or

question this reality, and they certainly are unfortunate and


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deprived of the Barakaat (blessing) of the Awliya Allah."

(12) Imaan ibn Jouzi (alaihir rahmah), In his book, "Oyunil

Hikaayat", narrates a strange and amazing incident of three

brothers who were constantly engaged in Jihad (Holy

Islamic War). He narrates: Once, while engaged in Jihadwith the Christians of Rome, they were captured and

tortured. The King informed them that if they adopted the

religion of Christianity he would set them free. Thebrothers refused to do so. Instead they all proclaimed aloud,

"Ya Muhammadah." The King became furious and ordered

two of the brothers to be thrown into boiling oil. After awhile, the youngest escaped from the clutches of his

capturers accompanied by the daughter of the King, whom

herself was amazed at the piety of the young Muslim.

Six months later when they were about to bemarried, the two martyred brothers amazingly appeared

accompanied by a group of Angels. When it was inquiredas to how they had survived they replied: "When you saw

us being thrown into the boiling oil, you indeed saw the

truth, yet as we entered the pot, we entered into the highstages of Jannah."

Imam ibn Jouzi (alaihir rahmah) states that thebrothers lived in Syria and were extremely famous. Many

couplets have been written in their praise. This incident hasbeen shortened.

Our object is to highlight how beneficial it is to callout to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). We

have seen that the brothers at a time of extreme perils and

danger did not hesitate in calling to the Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam). How were they rewarded? Veryclearly they were rewarded with such blessing that the two

Shuhada immediately entered Jannah, while the youngest


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brother was saved and married the King's daughter, and the

two Shuhada were actually given permission to attend themarriage of their younger brother accompanied by a group

of Angels.

Where are those persons who proclaim that it isHaraam to call on great Prophets and Saints for assistance?

If they firmly believe that it is Haraam, why have the great

scholars clarified this action (of calling to Prophet's andSaints) as permissible and extremely beneficial?

(13) Huzoor Pur-Noor, Sayiddina Ghous-e-A'zam (alaihirrahmah), states: "If a person in distress or hardships calls

out to me, his hardship will be eradicated. If a person uses

my name as his Wasila (medium) and pleads to Allah, hisneed will be fulfilled."

The great Saint then goes on to describe a Salaah,

which can be extremely beneficial. He states: "A personshould perform two Rakaats of Salaah, in every Rakaat he

should recite eleven times the Sura Faatiha and thereafter

Sura Ikhlaas eleven times. After completing the Salaah, heshould recite the Durood and Salaam upon the Holy

Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), then remembering

me he should proceed eleven steps towards the direction ofBaghdad invoking my name in every step, including

mentioning his need and wish. In this manner (Allahwilling) his need and wish will be granted."

(14) The above-mentioned medicant has been describedand mentioned by scholars such as, Imam Abul Hasan Ali

bin Jareer, Imam Abdullah bin Asad Yafa'ee Makki, Shaikh

Mulla Ali Qaari, Moulana Abul Ma'aali Mohammed

Muslimi Qaderi and Shaikh-e-Muhaqqiq Moulana AbdulHaq Muhaddis Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhum) in their

treaties, "Bahjatul Asraar", "Khulaasatul Mafaakhir",


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"Nuzhatul Khaatir", "Toh'fa'ee Qaderia" and "Zubdatul

Aasaar", among others. One should also remember that thegreat Ulema and Saints attribute extreme authenticity to the

mentioned article.

A point to mention about Imam Abul Hasan Noorudeen Ali (alaihir rahmah), the author of "Bahjatul

Asraar", is that aside from being a great Sufi, he was also

considered to be a great Imam of Qiraat. It is reported thathe received his spiritual training under the guidance of

Sayyiduna Sayyidi Abu Swaleh Nasr (alaihir rahmah), the

great grandson of Sayyiduna Ghousal Azam (alaihirrahmah).

Describing the greatness and stature of the book, "BahjatulAsraar", Sayyiduna Abdul Haq Muhaddis (alaihir rahmah)

in his book, "Zubdatul Aasaar", states that the book isindeed considered to be extremely authentic and factual in

the eyes of the distinguished and esteemed Ulema andSaints. The book has also been used as a reference on many

occasions.

(15) Imam Arif Billah Sayyidi Abdul Wahab Sha'raani

(alaihir rahmah), in his book, "Lawaaqi-ul-Anwaar Fi

Tabqaatil Akhyaar", records a strange and miraculousincident.

It is recorded that a Mureed of Sayyidi Mohammed

Khawri (alaihir rahmah) was once passing through the

market, when the foot of the animal he was riding slipped.In extreme panic he screamed, "Ya Sayyidi Muhammad,

Ya Ghamri!" Co-incidently, in that very market place, the

captured ruler ibn Omar Sa'eed was also passing through.

He inquired from the Mureed as to who was SayyidiMohammed. When he was told who he was, he asked

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also be released. As soon as he had proclaimed the name of

the great Wali, the spiritual master appeared and drivingaway the capturers, freed the ruler. The Shaikh then blessed

the ruler, and thereafter departed.

(16) A similar incident is mentioned of SayyidiShamsudeen Mohammed Hanafi (alaihir rahmah). It is

stated that the great Saint while performing Wudhu

removed his sandal and threw it with tremendous fury andit disappeared into thin air. He then removed his other

sandal and advised one of his Mureeds to retain it until

such time that the first sandal was returned.

After some time a traveller from Syria arrived with

the missing sandal and some gifts for SayyidunaShamsudeen (alaihir rahmah). He then narrated that while

he was travelling, he was attacked by a highwayman, whooverpowered him and wanted to slit his throat. Under this

extreme situation he called out aloud, "Ya SayyidiMuhammad, Ya Hanafi." Suddenly, a sandal appeared from

thin air and struck the robber. This Mureed then stated that

it was indeed through the Wasila and power of his Murshidthat he had been saved.

(17) In the very same book it is recorded that when theSpiritual Master, Sayyiduna Sayyidi Shamsudeen Hanafi

(alaihir rahmah) was on his death-bed, he called hisMureeds and said: "If anyone has any wish or need, he

should come to my grave, I will indeed help him in

fulfilling it. Remember between you and me, there ismerely a handful of sand, and how can a mere handful of

sand be a screen between a Murshid and his Mureed. If the

sand does become a screen, then the murshid cannot be

perfect a Man (Insaan-e-Kaamil)."


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(18) Incidents of similar nature are recorded by Sayyiduna

Imam Abdul Wahab Sha'raani (alaihir rahmah) in his book,"Tabqaat-e-Kubra." We shall quote a few.

(19) Sayyidi Mohammed Farghal (alaihir rahmah) states: "I

am indeed amongst those Saints who can assist you fromthe grave. If, therefore, you have any wish or need come to

my grave and facing me, mention your requirements. I will

fulfill them."

(20) It is recorded that while Sayyiduna Sayyidi Madeen

Ahmed Ashmooni (alaihir rahmah) was performing theWudhu, he suddenly threw his sandal towards the Eastern

side of the city. A year later a man arrived and described a

strange incident. He said: "My daughter was once walkingin the jungle, when an evil man tried to entrap her. She did

not at the time remember the name of her father's Murshid,yet in panic, she screamed, 'O Murshid of my father, save

me!'. Suddenly, a sandal appeared from thin air andrendered the evil man unconscious." It is stated that the

sandal is still in the possession of the mentioned family.

(21) Among the excellences of Sayyiduna Sayyidi Moosa

Abu Imraan (alaihir rahmah), it is recorded that whenever

his Mureeds used to call to him, he immediately use toassist them, even though the Mureed was as far away as a

year's journey or even more.

(22) Sayyiduna Shaikh-e-Muhaqqiq Abdul Haq Muhaddith

Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah), in his famous book, "AkhbaarulAkhyaar" mentions Shaikh Baha'udeen bin Ebraheem

Ata'ullah Al Ansaari Ash Shattari (alaihir rahmah), who is

the author of a very famous book on Tasawwuf entitled

"Risaala Shat'taaria", has recorded in his book a specifictype of Zikr known as "Zikr-e-Kashful Arwah.


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The great Saint mentions: "There are two ways of

making the Zikr of 'Ya Ahmed' and 'Ya Muhammad'. Thefirst way is to recite 'Ya Ahmed' from the right side and 'Ya

Muhammad' from the left side, concentrating on the

thought of 'Ya Mustafa.'

"The second method is to recite 'Ya Ahmed, Ya Ali,

Ya Hasan, Ya Husain, Ya Fathima.' This is to be read from

all six directions. In other words, one should begin with 'YaAhmed' till the end. Thereafter, the next name and so on.

By performing this Zikr in the specified manner one will

obtain the secrets of Kashful Arwah (Manifestation of theSouls).

"The Zikr of the names of Angels, which is performed in the same manner and which has the same

effect, namely 'Ya Jibraeel, Ya Israeel, Ya Mikaeel, YaIzraeel.' This is performed from all four sides and also

results in Kashful Arwah.

"Another method is by reciting 'Ya Shaikh, Ya

Shaikh' one thousand times in the following manner. The person should pronounce the word, 'Ya Shaikh' from the

right side of the heart and at the time of pronouncing the

word 'Shaikh' he should concentrate on striking it on theheart. Through this method, one can also achieve Kashful

Arwah."

(23) Discussing the life and teachings of Sayyiduna

Moulana Jalalludeen Rumi (alaihir rahmah), SayyidunaSayyidi Noorudeen Moulana Abdur Rahman Jaami (alaihir

rahmah) writes: At the last moments, before the passing

away of Moulana Rumi (alaihir rahmah), he revealed to his

Mureeds a startling secret. He said: "Do not be sad at mypassing away, because one hundred and fifty years after the

passing away of Sayyiduna Mansoor (alaihir rahmah), his


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Noor beamed on the soul of Sayyiduna Fareedudeen Attar

(alaihir rahmah) and became his Murshid (Spiritual Guide)in the spiritual world."

Moulana Rumi (alaihir rahmah) then stated:

"Whatever condition you may be in, remember me, so thatI can be your protector and helper, irrespective of what

state I may be in."

He further states: "In this world I have two types of

relationships, one with my body and the other with you,

and when, with the Mercy of Allah I am freed from thiscontact with my body and the world of loneliness is

exposed to me, I will divert the attention of my soul to

you."

(24) Sayyiduna Shah Wali'ullah Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah), inhis book, "Ateebul Ghanum fi Madh-e-Sayyadal Arabi Wal

Ajam", comments on the Quranic verse pertaining to thestate of ecstasy in the love for the Holy Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam). He states:

Wa Salla alaikal laahu Ya Khaira Khalqihi

Wa Ya Khaira Ma'moolin Ya Khaira Wa hibi

Wa Ya Khaira May yurja likashfira zee yatanWa man Jooduhu Qad faaqa Joodas sahaa'ibi

Wa anta mujeeri min hujoomi mulimatinIza anshabat filqalbi sharral makhaalib

"O Exceptional! Among those who can be depended on.O Exceptional! Among those who can be depended upon to

eradicate difficulty.

O Exceptional! Among those whose generosity showers

more than rain.I indeed testify to the fact that at the time when my heart is

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You are indeed the one who gives me assistance and

consolation."

Under the same commentary, Shah Wali'ullah

(alaihir rahmah) states concerning those moments of

difficulty in which it is most necessary to seek assistancefrom the sacred Soul of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu

alaihi wasallam). At the beginning of this chapter, he

writes: "I cannot perceive any one besides the Holy Prophet(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who, for the depressed person

at times of calamities, will forward a helping hand."

(25) The same scholar in his "Madhiyaa Hamziya"

explains: In the august court of the Holy Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam) one should consider oneselfinsignificant and inferior. With a broken heart and with

total sincerity one should call to the Prophet (sallal laahualaihi wasallam) in Du'a. The person will indeed attain

Salvation if he states, "O Rasool of Allah! O Unique amongthe Creation! I seek your favour on the Day of Justice. On

that Day when there will be a great test, only you, O

Prophet of Allah, would give security from all calamity! Ihave turned to you for salvation and have my trust in you."

(26) Sayyiduna Shah Wali'ullah (alaihir rahmah), records amethod for achieving and fulfilling one's needs and wishes

in his book, "Al intibah fi Salasil-e-Awliya". He states:"One should first perform two Rakaats of Nafil Salaah.

After completion he should recite the following - 111 times

Durood Shareef, 111 times Kalima Tamjeed and 111 times'Shay an Lillah, Ya Shaikh Abdal Qaadir Jilaani'."

(27) From this book, it has been proven that all the great

Luminaries (to be mentioned), believed in the proclamationof 'Shay an Lillah' as being a valid and a great solution to

many unsolved problems. They also gave permission to


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their students and disciples to proclaim it, without any

hesitation.

The names of some of these great Scholars and Saints are

among others:

27.1 Ustaad and Shaikh-e-Hadith of Shah Wali'ulllah,

Moulana Tahir Madani (radi Allahu anhuma),

27.2 His Shaikh and father, Moulana Ebraheem Kardi(alaihir rahmah),

27.3 His Ustaad, Moulana Ahmed Kashshaashi (alaihir

rahmah),27.4 His Ustaad, Moulana Ahmed Shanawi (alaihir

rahmah),

27.5 His grand Ustaad, Moulana Ahmed Nakhli (alaihirrahmah),

N.B. The above mentioned Scholars are also quoted in the

sequence of Shah Sahebs Salasil-e-Ahadith (orders ofAhadith).

27.6 The Murshid of Shah Saheb, Shaikh Mohammed

Lahoori (alaihir rahmah), about whom in the book, "AlIntibah", the title of Shaikh Mu'ammar Thaqqa (the blessed

and trustworthy master) is attributed, this title is also

attributed to his Shaikh,27.7 Shaikh Moulana Abdul Maalik and his Shaikh (alaihir

rahmah),27.8 Shaikh Bayazeed Thaani and his Murshid (alaihir

rahmah),

27.9 Moulana Wajeehudeen Alawi (the commentator of the"Hidaayah" and the "Sharhah Waqaya"), including his

Murshid (alaihir rahmah),

27.10 Taajul Aarifeen, Shah Mohammed Ghous Gawalyari

(alaihir rahmah).


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All the above Ulema and Awliya have recited the NaadeAli and the daily recital of "Ya Ali, Ya Ali."

For those wishing to gain more information on this subject,

I (Imam Ahmed Raza) advise them to read the books,"Anhaarul Anwaar" and "Hayatul Mawaat fi Bayaani

Samaa'il Amwaat", both written by A'la Sayyiduna Shah

Ahmed Raza (alaihir rahmah).

(28) Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah), in his book,

"Bustaanul Muhaditheen", praises Sayyiduna SayyidiAhmed Zarooq (alaihir rahmah), by describing him as

follows: "Sayyiduna-e-Arfa wa Ah'la, Imamul Ulema and

Nizaamul Awliya (The Highly Exalted Shaikh, Leader ofthe Ulema and the Governor of the Awliya). This great

Saint is also among the Abdaal Sab'a (The SevenMagnificent Abdaal) and is an authority amongst the Sufis.

Among his illustrious students are personalities like ImamShamsudeen Lagaani and Imam Shahabudeen Qastalaani

(radi Allahu anhuma). The Saint was a master in Shari'ah,

Haqiqat and all Mystical Facets. Some of his books can beconsulted to gain a better appreciation of his immense

qualities."

Shah Abdul Aziz (alaihir rahmah) further states: "In

brief, the Saint was a man of exceptional attributes, to fullycomprehend his qualities is indeed beyond

comprehension."

(29) Shah Abdul Aziz (alaihir rahmah), then quotes two

sentences stated by Sayyiduna Ahmed Zarooq (alaihir

rahmah), which further highlights his greatness, "I indeed

bless my (Mureeds) with tranquillity during times ofdifficulty and perplexity, when cruelty and evil oppresses

them and in times of misery and fear. Therefore (during


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these times) call to me 'Ya Zarooq', I will immediately

come to your assistance."

(30) Allama Ziyadi, Allama Ajhoori, Allama Dawoodi

(who also happens to be the marginal writer of the "Sharah

Minhaat") and Allama Shaami (radi Allahu anhum), haveall prescribed a method for finding mislaid items. They

state: "One should climb on to a high spot and offer Faatiha

for Sayyiduna Sayyidi Ahmed bin Alwaan Yamaani(alaihir rahmah). Thereafter invoking his name one should

say, 'Ya Sayyidi Ahmed, Ya ibn Alwaan'."

All praise is due to Allah, in that this servant has

compiled a book in which quotations from the generation

of the Sahaba and from the generations of Ulema andAwliya following them have been mentioned.

As to those who are corrupted and hope to corrupt,

we ask them what are their views on these great scholarsand Saints who also believed that it was permissible to call

out to great Saints and Prophets for assistance with the

Harf-e-Nidaa? What will they label such greatpersonalities, which include among others:

30.1 Sayyiduna Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu),30.2 Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu),

30.3 Imam Taqi'udeen Abul Hasan Ali Subki (alaihirrahmah),

30.4 Imam Ahmed Qastalaani (alaihir rahmah),

30.5 Imam Abdul Azeem Munzari (alaihir rahmah),30.6 Imam Bukhari (alaihir rahmah),

30.7 Imam Muslim (alaihir rahmah)

30.8 Imam Tabraani (alaihir rahmah),

30.9 Imam Baihaqi (alaihir rahmah),30.10 Imam Tirmidhi (alaihir rahmah),

30.11 Imam Nisaai (alaihir rahmah),


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30.12 Imam Nawawi (alaihir rahmah),

30.13 Imam Shahab Khafaaji (alaihir rahmah),30.14 Imam Bilal bin Haarith Munzani (alaihir rahmah),

30.15 Sayyedi Abdur Rahmaan Huzaili (alaihir rahmah),

30.16 Shaikul Islam, Shahabudeen Ramli al Ansaari

(alaihir rahmah),30.17 Allama Khayrudeen Ramli (alaihir rahmah),

30.18 Sayyidi Jamal bin Abdullah bin Omar Makki (alaihir

rahmah),30.19 Imam ibn Jouzi (alaihir rahmah),

30.20 Ghousal A'zam, Syed Abdul Qaadir Jilaani (alaihir

rahmah),30.21 Imam Jalalludeen Suyutwi (alaihir rahmah),

30.22 Imam Abul Hasan, Noorudeen Ali bin Jareer (alaihir

rahmah),30.23 Imam Abdullah bin Asad Yafa'ee Makki (alaihir

rahmah),30.24 Mulla Ali Qaari (alaihir rahmah),

30.25 Moulana Abul Ma'aali Mohammed Muslimi (alaihirrahmah),

30.26 Taajul Aarifeen, Sayyidi Abu Bakr Taajudeen Abdur

Razzaq Qaderi (alaihir rahmah),30.27 Shah Abdul Haq Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah),

30.28 Sayyedi Abu Swaleh Nasr (alaihir rahmah),

30.29 Imam Shamsudeen Zahbi (alaihir rahmah),30.30 Mohammed bin Mohammed Al Hizri (alaihir

rahmah),30.31 Imam Abdul Wahab Sha'raani (alaihir rahmah),

30.32 Sayyedi Mohammed Ghazni (alaihir rahmah),

30.33 Sayyedi Shamsudeen Mohammed Hanafi (alaihirrahmah),

30.34 Sayyedi Ahmed Kabeer-e-Awliya Badawi (alaihir

rahmah),

30.35 Sayyedi Mohammed bin Ahmed Farghal (alaihirrahmah),


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30.36 Sayyedi Madeen bin Ahmed Ashmooni (alaihir

rahmah),30.37 Sayyedi Moosa Abu Imraan (alaihir rahmah),

30.38 Imam Noorudeen Abdur Rahman Jaami (alaihir

rahmah),

30.39 Arif Billah, Moulana Jalaalludeen Rumi (alaihirrahmah),

30.40 Shah Wali'ullah Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah),

30.41 Allama Ziyaad (alaihir rahmah),30.42 Shah Abdur Raheem Dehlwi (alaihir rahmah),

30.43 Allama Ajhoori (alaihir rahmah),

30.44 Allama Shaami (alaihir rahmah), and30.45 Sayyidi Ahmed bin Alwaan Yamani (alaihir

rahmah).

Now what is your opinion about these great

Luminaries of Islam, who so clearly substantiate the beliefthat it is permissible to call upon Prophets and Saints for

assistance. If you consider them to be Muslims, thenAlhumdulilah, you are on the straight and correct path. On

the other hand, if you consider them disbelievers then all

we say is, "May Allah assist you in seeing the correctpath." Aameen.

We would like to categorically state an amazing fact- how unfortunate is that group which considers Muslims

from the generation of the Ashbaab to the present times asdisbelievers and Mushriks (because they call upon

Prophets, Saints and Ulema to help them in times of

difficulty). They cannot be true "Muslims" who respect theHoly Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), if this is their

belief concerning the Ulema and Saints of his Ummah.

The question of Disbelief and Belief has very clearly beenexplained in the book of Jurisprudence, "Durre Mukhtaar",

yet there are individuals who themselves are misled and


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hope to deliberately mislead and confuse the Muslims so

that their true state is not revealed.

(31) The most beautiful proof of calling to the Prophet

(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is in the Attahiyaat, wherein

every worshipper salutes and calls unto the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam). If by using the Nida, causes one to

be guilty of Shirk, then how is it that it is found in the

Salaah?

Some individuals state that, one does not have the

intention of calling to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihiwasallam) in the Attahiyaat, rather one is merely conveying

a message. This opinion is without basis. The religion of

Islam has never commanded us to recite any Zikr, withoutpondering on its meaning. Therefore, when we are reciting

the Attahiyaat, we should not possess this belief, rather weshould believe that we are directly addressing the Holy

Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and sending Salaamsto him, upon oneself and upon all the pious of the Ummah.

(32) It is recorded in the books, "Tanweerul Absaar" and"Sharah Durre Mukhtaar" that, "The intention which one

must possess at the time of reciting the Tashahud is the

concentration on the meaning of this, that is, in otherwords, one must remember that one is sending Salaams

upon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) andthat one is praising Allah Almighty. One must be assured

of the fact that one is sending Salaams and not merely

relaying a message."

(33) Words of similar effect are also found in the books of

Jurisprudence, "Fatawa Alamgeeri" and "Sharhe Qudoori".

(34) Allama Hasan Sharanbulaani (alaihir rahmah), in his

book, "Maraqi-ul-Falah" states: "Numerous Ulema have in


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fact clarified this belief. There are some misled individuals

who profess that because Angels are deputized to conveythe Salaams to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi

wasallam), one should not use the Harf-e-Nidaa. What

these enlightened individuals have forgotten is that twice

daily the deeds of the Ummati are placed in front of theHoly Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). In many

authentic Ahadith, it is quite clearly stated that all deeds of

the individual are placed in front of the Holy Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam), the deceased family and the

deceased parents."

The numerous Ahadith on the above topic, is

evident in the book composed by this servant of Islam

entitled, "Saltanatul Mustafa fi Malakoot-e-Kullil Wara."

(35) Substantiating this, I will conclude this book bymentioning a Hadith reported by Sayyiduna Imam

Abdullah ibn Mubarruk (alaihir rahmah), narrated bySayyiduna Sa'eed ibn Musayyib (alaihir rahmah), who

states: "Not a day or night passes by, without the deeds of

the Ummati are being placed in front of the Holy Prophet(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Therefore the Holy Prophet

(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) recognizes his followers in

two ways, firstly by their Alamat (signs) and secondly bytheir Amaal (deeds)."

This humble servant of Islam, with the InfiniteMercy of Allah could have compiled a more lengthy book

concerning this issue, however, this is ample proof for a

person possessing qualities of piety, justice and honesty.Certainly, for those who have Allah's guidance, a single

letter is sufficient.

Ikfina sharal mudilleena Ya Kaafi wa salli ala

Sayyidina wa Maulana Muhammadinish shaafi wa AalihiWasahbihi Humaatid Deenis Saafi Aameen wal

Hamdulillahi Rabbil Aalameen.

the validity of saying ya rasoolullah sallalahu alayhi wasallam

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